Affordable Housing Matters to Me Because

…it is desperately needed in our fine state. Safe, decent, affordable housing is something that all Oklahoman’s deserve. Preserving and adding resources to, our Low Income Housing Tax Credit(LIHTC) program is of the highest importance. Please support legislation that preserves and expands these LIHTCs. – Sammy E.

…the housing units serve the most vulnerable in society.

…the construction of new homes provides jobs. Leann A.

…quality housing is a right of all people, and is the foundation of health and wellness for our citizens. Lisa P.

…the great need for decent affordable housing in our area (66,879 units in OK by 2020).

…51% of households earn less than 60% of the median income.

…it allowed us to keep my grandmother out of assisted living facilities for several years.

…the Broken Bow Housing Authority is participating in affordable home ownership. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 will support 30 new rent to own homes. HUD’s rental assistance demonstration is a possible vehicle for much needed rehab for 120 50 year old low income rental units. Broken Bow Housing Authority

…it saddens me to see children suffering because their parents can’t afford a place to live.

…before college I was below the poverty level and needed affordable, clean, safe housing opportunities.

…it is a key component to supporting the employees of many of our major employers. Quality housing is a right of all people, and is the foundation of health and wellness for our citizens. Lisa P.

…Volunteers of America Oklahoma provides 410 units of affordable housing to seniors in Oklahoma. Please ensure this valuable service to seniors continues as they live out their life with dignity. Pam R.

…every Oklahoman deserves a home that is affordable.

…it improves our community. It is not only my job, but I live in an affordable home. It means the world to a single mom.

…it gives a roof over the heads of individuals and families who otherwise would not have a safe, comfortable living space. These groups are at very high risk and are the foundation for communities to rebuild and build anew.

…many people have to pay over 30% of their income for poor quality housing. Paula R.

…it is an essential building block of healthy households. Darrell B.

…reducing financial burdens for renters is vital to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

…affordable housing also drives economic development.

…we provide financing for LIHTC projects. It is amazing how these credits and programs (both federal and state) help provide much needed funding. Janet L.

…it provides housing to the most at risk population in our neighborhoods. Leann A.

…housing shouldn’t be treated as a luxury.

…the housing tax credit program has been a proven vehicle and solution for addressing the housing crisis. The public/private partnership has financed nearly 3 Billion apartments to serve seniors, veterans, families with children and persons with disabilities. We need your help and support! Lora M.

…every person should have a safe and decent home that they can afford.

…stable, decent, safe and affordable housing also acts as a catalyst to stabilize families, education and employment.

…elderly people get to continue to live in the neighborhood where they raise their family. Leann A.

…housing is essential to the stability of households, and must be affordable so that individuals and families have enough money for other necessities. Darrell B.

…it helped my family when I was young. I now focus on helping others by developing new affordable housing.

…there are still many people without long term housing in OK.

…having an affordable place to live promotes employment and education.

…quality housing is a right of all people, and is the foundation of health and wellness for our citizens.

…the best way for a family to succeed is a safe and secure home. Greg S.

…as a co-owner of a mid size architectural firm, the low-income and historical tax credit programs provide consistent viability and good paying jobs for my team. With a reduction in credits, we could not keep 25+ employees. Mike K.

…I live in work in a rural area of Oklahoma. While metro areas have a high need for housing units, the rural areas of Oklahoma also have a high need that gets over-looked. These affordable units offer safe housing for our workforce and families to occupy and grow. Beth W.

…the Low Income Housing Tax Credit has been an excellent private/public partnership with a provide record. Greg S.

…it stimulates banks to reinvest in their local communities and gives them avenues to receive CRA credits. Beth E.

…everyone deserves a roof over their head at night. Affordable housing in urban and rural Oklahoma has allowed people to succeed in other areas of their lives without having to stress as much over rent/mortgages. Sarah K.

…keeping the homeless housed with supportive services is less costly to society and taxpayers than time in jail, the hospital and the street.

…everyone deserves a place to call home.

…it is a tremendous need in the state of Oklahoma. Did you know that more than 100,000 households pay more than half of their monthly income on housing? This leaves very little room to pay for medical emergencies, transportation, and healthy food. Please protect low income Oklahomans by supporting the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017. Nicole C.

…our financing of projects with LIHTC helps provide homes for 1000s of people. Please support positive legislation for these resources. Janet L.

…it helps to grow Oklahoma’s economy.

…of the restricted supply of housing Oklahoma needs 66,879 housing units by 2020 to help this needed supply. Mark B.

…clean, decent, affordable housing impacts our most vulnerable working families. Their health is literally impacted by where and how they live. Their health impacts the health of their communities.

…housing shouldn’t be treated as a luxury. Every person should have a safe and decent home that they can afford. Stable, decent, safe and affordable housing also acts as a catalyst to stabilize families, education and employment.

…I am a REALTOR(R) and see daily the dream of families to own not just a home but an affordable HOME!

…lack of affordable housing drives homelessness.

…Oklahoma needs 60,000 units of housing by 2020.

…affordable housing drives economic development.

…Oklahoma currently needs 22,879 units of rental housing.

…40% of renters in Oklahoma are housing cost over-burdened.

…provides families a home they can be proud of. The availability of affordable housing is not sufficient to meet the need. We need to continue to build and develop affordable housing communities that provide desirable housing for lower income tenants.

…when kids have a stable home they do better in school. Paula R.

…we are a small bank that provides loans for LIHTC projects in Oklahoma. These affordable homes will not be available without the LIHTC projects. Janet L.

…it stimulates the economy by having private builders who build quality product, hire sub contractors and allows the renters to spend their extra funds in their local communities. Beth E.

…please support the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017, the HOME program and McKinney Vento homeless program. Affordable housing and ending homelessness is very important to our state’s economy. Greg S.